Electrical Engineer -MBSE-Power and Control System

Job Summary

ZelTech is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer with at least three years of experience to support the design, integration, and testing of advanced electrical systems for unmanned systems (UxS).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems and architectures for UxS platforms, including power distribution, vehicle control, and energy conversion subsystems.
• Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles to develop, analyze, and manage system models, ensuring the integration of modeling and simulation tools and methodologies with systems engineering processes to support requirements development, architecture design, trade studies, and system validation activities.
• Draft, review, and maintain technical documentation such as electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interface control documents, and system specifications.
• Conduct system- and component-level analyses, design trade studies, and technical risk assessments in support of system integration and performance optimization.
• Support laboratory and field testing by executing test plans, collecting data, and troubleshooting hardware and system issues.
• Support the integration of a variety of power sources into unmanned platforms with attention to reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including software, mechanical, and systems engineers to ensure cohesive subsystem development and operation.
• Contribute to development and documentation of verification/validation procedures, system requirements, and risk mitigation plans.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have an active secret clearance.
• BA, Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in electrical design, integration, or testing.
• Demonstrated experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices using tools such as Cameo, SysML, or similar, including integration of modeling and simulation to support systems engineering processes.
• Familiarity with electrical engineering tools and standard test equipment.
• Experience with power distribution, energy storage, and embedded control systems for real-world hardware platforms.
• Ability to contribute effectively in both team and independent engineering roles, including documentation and technical communication.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with UxS or autonomous platforms.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD power and electrical interface requirements.
• Experience with renewable energy systems, hybrid power architectures, or air-independent propulsion technologies.

About ZelTech

Zel Technologies is a trusted leader in national security, providing comprehensive research, development, engineering, and operational support to the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal agencies. ZelTech remains at the forefront of intelligence missions, advancing CWMD and global counterterrorism efforts, while also addressing emerging threats posed by near-peer adversaries.